AI In-brief 15 Sept 22:59

Japan PM Kishida rebukes aide over same-sex couple outburst

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida strongly rebuked his aide, Masayoshi Arai, for making "outrageous" discriminatory remarks against same-sex couples.
Arai's comments, including not wanting to live near or look at same-sex couples and warning against same-sex marriage, prompted Kishida to consider his dismissal.
The incident creates significant embarrassment for Kishida ahead of the G7 summit, where Japan is the only member without legal recognition for same-sex unions.
This controversy risks further eroding Kishida's public support and underscores Japan's ongoing debate on LGBTQ+ rights amidst increasing public and judicial pressure for reform.

AI In-brief Today 13:40

Supermarket freezers in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks

Supermarkets across Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, and Estonia reported widespread freezer and fridge malfunctions due to apparent cyberattacks.
The attacks caused refrigeration systems to overheat, with temperatures soaring to 50 degrees Celsius (122 F), forcing stores to discard spoiled food and limit fresh/frozen product availability.
Major chains like ICA Group, Coop, Delhaize, Carrefour, and SuperValu confirmed impacts, with some incidents quickly resolved, while others experienced temporary disruptions.
These incidents follow a similar pattern to a cyberattack last month in France that targeted older refrigeration systems in hundreds of stores, suggesting a coordinated effort.

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